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• Shane T. Green, 32, of 325 Main St., Apt. 2, Tell City, June 1, on a warrant for failure to appear.

He was taken to Perry County Detention Center. Bail was set at $605.

• Brock A. Smith, 26, of 611 S. Sled Run, Santa Claus, June 1, on preliminary charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death and operating a vehicle with specified amount of alcohol or controlled substance in body.

He was taken to Perry County Detention Center. Bail was set at $10,205.

Among fans of the TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard” – you remember, Bo and Luke Duke, Cousin Daisy and her cutoff shorts, Uncle Jesse and that no-good Boss Hogg – there are none more devoted than Van Allen. The Rockport man spends much of his free time watching old episodes of the 1980s show, either on TV or online.

TELL CITY – While its details will need to be worked out in coming weeks, plans for a facade-improvement program in Tell City could be in place later this year, providing cost-sharing to downtown business owners who want to improve the appearance of their storefronts.

Two members of the Tell City Downtown Development and Action Committee, James Rash and Debra Emerson, spoke to the city council about the idea of helping improve the appearance of retail businesses in the downtown area.

TELL CITY – Developers of the new River Pointe housing project in Tell City are asking for a tax abatement on portions of the project valued at more than $3 million. If given final approval by the city council at its July meeting, areas of the four-story project would be exempt from property taxes over a period of 10 years.

PERRY COUNTY – The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program is again available in Perry County this year under the sponsorship of Lincoln Hills Development Corp. through its Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. The program will provide $3,000 in voucher checks from the Indiana Department of Health to 150 low-income households in Perry County.

TELL CITY – The Tell City Historical Society is now accepting public nominations for its Distinguished Citizen Award. Since the 1960s, a distinguished member of the community has been honored during Schweizer Fest for their contributions to the betterment of Tell City.

The following requirements are considered in determining a Distinguished Citizen: • An individual who has accepted Tell City as his or her community, whether by birth or adoption, and has benefited the community.

PERRY COUNTY – The Perry County Plan Commission will be conducting a public hearing at their upcoming meeting scheduled for Tuesday June 9, 2015 at 6:00 PM in the Perry County Courthouse, 2219 Payne St, Tell City, IN 47586 to provide interested citizens an opportunity to express their views on the recently completed Draft Comprehensive Plan. Representatives from Lochmueller Group will present their findings and recommendations at the hearing.